What To Do with Rick Nash

Contributor Written on June 24, 2009

COLUMBUS, OHIO - APRIL 23: Rick Nash #61 of the Columbus Blue Jackets reacts to a late call to referee Dan O'Halloran #13 against the Detroit Red Wings during Game Four of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2009 Stanley Cup Playoffs on April 23, 2009 at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. The Red Wings defeated the Blue Jackets 6-5 on a late goal by Johan Franzen to eliminate the Blue Jackets 4 games to 0. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images

(Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images

Blue Jacket fans, what do we do with Rick Nash if he is not signed by the start of the season?

To hear the news from Toronto and Doug MacLean, Rick will be wearing a Maple Leaf on his jersey next year. Of course, this comes from a disgruntled ex general manager, but what if it is true?

Rick lives near Toronto, his parents are there, and it was his favorite team growing up. Should we hold it against him for wanting to go home? He can be the star there as he is here in Columbus?

My question is, if he doesn't sign and the trade deadline approaches, do we move him to get something even if we are in a playoff race or do we ride him to the playoffs and lose him for nothing? I say at that point we move him. What says you?

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What To Do with Rick Nash

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